A federal grand jury returned a 15-count indictment charging Dax Baldrige, 46, on several assault and firearms charges after he allegedly opened fire on federal law enforcement agents who attempted to serve an arrest warrant at his residence in Fayette County, Illinois.
On October 17, 2022, task force members with the U.S. Marshals attempted to serve an arrest warrant to Baldrige at his residence in Fayette County when he allegedly used a rifle to fire multiple shots at the officers.
After a 10-hour stand-off with police, Baldrige was taken into custody without incident, and no injuries were reported.
Baldrige is facing seven counts of assault of a federal officer, seven counts of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
If convicted, Baldrige could face more than 70 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
The incident highlights the danger that federal law enforcement officers face every day, and the consequences of attacking those who protect us.
The investigation is being led by the U.S. Marshal Service Great Lakes Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, the Illinois State Police, and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly Arshi prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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